The Principles of Lust

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The Principles of Lust

2003

1h 48m

Drama

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An unpublished writer (Alec Newman) has a torrid affair with a wild woman (Sienna Guillory), while exploring his dark side with a devious photographer (Marc Warren).

Derek Adams

Time Out

This first feature from acclaimed TV director Woolcock may not entirely come off, but at least it's not playing safe.

Jun 24, 2006

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Nick Dawson

Empire Magazine

A gripping and disturbing ride, it marks out Woolcock as a major talent for the future.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 1, 2006

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Jamie Russell

BBC.com

This tale of a novelist who's drawn into a dark subculture of sex, drugs, and bare-knuckle kiddie fighting is a fascinating failure that scores points for being bold enough to go against the grain.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 17, 2004

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Matthew Turner

ViewLondon

It trots out explicit scenes of sex, drugs and violence, but ultimately has little to say.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 17, 2004

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

While the sharp script examines ideas of masculinity and romance, it fumbles the ball right when it matters most.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 17, 2004

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Audience Member

Peppered with scenes of debauchery in the north, remarkably similar to Get Carter, set in a mansion in both films. Northern hazards? Also, people in the north seem to be very bad at driving. Not an entirely unhappy ending, bit of a surprise, and it's better for that. A stinging truth about an element in male relationships, how many times is it the whispered suggestions of a mate that ruins your life. Frequently.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Offbeat story of finding meaning in life, but despite some powerful imagery, it's distinctly average.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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A very strange film, showing that drugs and sex ARE NO LAUGHING MATTER. Like I say odd

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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A first did not know what i was watching but it turned out to be a really good film... a bit confusing and brutal at bits but a great film altogether...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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The only reason I give it such a high review is because Julian Barratt is WONDERFUL. Otherwise, this was awful and pointless.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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One of those movies that you immediately forget about and then the memories come flooding back after a few seconds.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Synopsis

An unpublished writer (Alec Newman) has a torrid affair with a wild woman (Sienna Guillory), while exploring his dark side with a devious photographer (Marc Warren).

Director: Penny Woolcock
Producer: Madonna Baptiste
Screenwriter: Penny Woolcock
Production Co: FilmFour
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital